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25 Classical Favorites

from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date January 23, 1996
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks

CD-Charts Position 2
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25 Tchaikovsky Favorites

from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date August 20, 1996
He is one of my favorite classical composers. This cd contains some of his best and well-known works. While not every selction is a favorite, there are more than enough to make getting the cd worthwhile

CD-Charts Position 3
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25 Thunderous Classics

from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date September 05, 2000
I love this cd. The majesty and power of the music is overwhelming.

If you like a strong, powerful melody, you'll like this cd

CD-Charts Position 4
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Boléro: Music by Ravel, Borodin, Bizet [Hybrid SACD]

from: Telarc

Release Date April 22, 2008
Years ago my local orchestra gave out the most memorable Bolero I have ever heard. Since then I have been looking for a recording to match that performance without success, until now. Kunzel leads his responsive ensemble through a performance of this familiar work that is unlikely to be bettered for a long time.

The SACD contains a totally enjoyable program. I almost didn't buy it because of over-familiarity with the Carmen Suites. But Kunzel has looked at these scores afresh and reveals detail in the orchestration that I never new was there. These interpretations make the two suites sound like new arrangements, such is the detailed attention to the score. Almost in their original form is a suite of extracts from the works of Borodin ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

from: Telarc

Release Date October 25, 1990
great listening cd. This arrived quickly and in great shape. Would definitel buy from this seller again.

CD-Charts Position 6
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The Ultimate Movie Music Collection

by: Erich Kunzel

Release Date October 25, 2005
you would have to buy dozens of individual soundtracks to include even some of the music here. slight adjustment to john williams (for example) originals but well performed. outstanding variety. use these cds to jump start your day with triumph!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Bella Tuscany: Music Inspired by Tuscany

from: Telarc

Release Date June 22, 2004
I found this cd to be a beautiful addition to my collection. I do vinotherapy in my spa and use it for the background music. It is perfect for this wonderful therapy. Imagine a "Bella Lucce"" grapeseed crush body scrub, honey and wine mask and a relaxing massage, all listening to this beautiful cd. Highly recommend it.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture etc. / Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops (Multichannel Hybrid SACD)

by: Tchaikovsky, Cincinnati Pops, Kiev Symphony Chorus, Erich Kunzel

Release Date May 22, 2001
Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops' rendition of Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture' is one of the best i've heard, and the detailed liner notes describing each composition are excellent as well (also with a good explanation of the recording process for this release). I finally 'took the plunge' recently, and decided to purchase a 'universal player' (upconverting DVD, SACD, HDCD, and 'redbook CD'), so that I could play all my 'redbook' and HDCD CD's, and to see what all the fuss was about concerning the superior audio quality of SACD, which I had never heard before. So I decided to 'christen' my SACD player with this disc (I listen in 2-channel stereo... call me a 'purist'). Suffice it to say the experience has elevated listening to a whole new level, and I was ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Trumpet Spectacular

from: Telarc

Release Date March 15, 1990
The entire disc is superb and who knew Doc could play like this? Wow! And of course, being an Ohio native, the fact that it's the Cincinnati Orchestra is just a bonus.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Chiller

from: Telarc

Release Date August 10, 1989
I was very pleased with this purchase. Most of my Halloween/Spooky CD's have movie theme songs or just plain sound effects. This CD delves a bit deeper into the foray of frightful, classical compositions. It may be a bit slow for the younger crowd... possibly even a little dull for them. But for those who enjoy the more macabre classical selections then I definitely recommend this collection.